In 2017, The Complete University Guide ranked the University of Exeter number 14 of the top 40 universities in the United Kingdom. Exeter offers a wide range of research-led academic programs across its campuses and is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside and coastline in the United Kingdom. Although there are 3 campuses, Coastal students are only allowed to study at the Streatham campus. The majority of students are based at Streatham campus, which is compact and convenient – the teaching buildings, libraries, student accommodation and the social buildings are all close together so it is easy to find your way around – and located only a 15-minute walk or five-minute bus ride from the city of Exeter.

Located about 2.5 hours away from London, Exeter has a population of around 122,000 and is consistently rated as one of the best places to live in the UK. It is a safe, student-friendly city with a vibrant and fun culture and relaxed atmosphere. Most new students find that Exeter is not a particularly expensive city to live in, and that you can enjoy a relatively high standard of living.

Coastal students can study abroad for a full year or a semester. All undergraduate level subjects, excluding medicine, are offered by the University of Exeter provided that academic criteria and prerequisites are met.

Fact Sheet: University of Exeter

Location

Exeter, England (United Kingdom)

Student Population

20,000 students; 16,000 undergraduate students and 4,600 graduate students

Exchange students studying for a full Academic Year are guaranteed self-catering accommodations in University Flats (Apartments) that provide single standard, en-suite and studio accommodations or James Owen Court, which are university flats with a shared kitchen and lounge.

Exchange students studying for one Semester are not guaranteed on-campus housing. Information about off-campus housing is available on Exeter's website. Students are expected to find their own accommodations, though the Center for Global Engagement is available to assist students in this process.

It is strongly recommended that you read the Exeter’s International Students' Guide. It contains valuable information regarding immigration, money and banking, budgeting for life in the UK, accommodations, healthcare and medical insurance, what to pack, arrival, term dates, and a checklist before to depart the U.S. and when you arrive in the UK.